Today....

[Reach]

Pulled out the old sled today, did the first time in nearly ten years, because we actually have real snow coming tomorrow. Changed one fuel line, cleaned out the primer pump and spark plugs, and the engine fired on the third pull. That says something about the old Scorpion, for sure. And about my Grandfather’s maintenance habits.

Now I need to thaw out because I spent half an hour riding circles in the backyard in jeans and a jacket in 13 degree air.

 

[Matias]

Pulled out the old sled today, did the first time in nearly ten years, because we actually have real snow coming tomorrow. Changed one fuel line, cleaned out the primer pump and spark plugs, and the engine fired on the third pull. That says something about the old Scorpion, for sure. And about my Grandfather’s maintenance habits.

Now I need to thaw out because I spent half an hour riding circles in the backyard in jeans and a jacket in 13 degree air.

Aw man that looks like fuuuuun!!!

 

[Reach]

Aw man that looks like fuuuuun!!!

It sure is! I’ve been riding this particular sled since before I could walk, and now it is mine, since my grandfather passed the other year. I love to ride, but don’t get to a lot because we don’t get much snow.

 

[Jehinten]

Pulled out the old sled today, did the first time in nearly ten years, because we actually have real snow coming tomorrow. Changed one fuel line, cleaned out the primer pump and spark plugs, and the engine fired on the third pull. That says something about the old Scorpion, for sure. And about my Grandfather’s maintenance habits.

Now I need to thaw out because I spent half an hour riding circles in the backyard in jeans and a jacket in 13 degree air.

I've only ridden a couple of times but they sure are fun.

We are just starting to get snow here and I've had the 4 wheeler out sliding around. The kids (and me too) really like drifting around on it. They are predicting 10-14", I'm guessing I'll barely get around at that point, definitely won't be sliding it sideways, at least not on purpose.

 

[Reach]

I've only ridden a couple of times but they sure are fun.

We are just starting to get snow here and I've had the 4 wheeler out sliding around. The kids (and me too) really like drifting around on it. They are predicting 10-14", I'm guessing I'll barely get around at that point, definitely won't be sliding it sideways, at least not on purpose.

For sure. I’ve never ridden a 4 wheeler, but they look like fun too. We are expecting about a foot here too, which makes for great riding. Not so much on four wheels, I’d guess. The kids might do better than you though, since they’re probably lighter than you? Have fun out there!

 

[rico]

Got the Smoke Jumpers all oiled up for a few months in the mountains. Anyone who hasn't owned a pair of legit PNW hand lasted, hand welted, and hand sewn boots doesn't know what they are missing..Magic when broken in.

 

[Matias]

Got the Smoke Jumpers all oiled up for a few months in the mountains of northern NM. Anyone who hasn't owned a pair of legit PNW hand lasted, hand welted, and hand sewn boots doesn't know what they are missing..Magic when broken in.

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I second that emotion!

I've had several 8" and would really love to try a taller pair like that.

 

[Bendroctanus]

Got the Smoke Jumpers all oiled up for a few months in the mountains of northern NM. Anyone who hasn't owned a pair of legit PNW hand lasted, hand welted, and hand sewn boots doesn't know what they are missing..Magic when broken in.

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Which brand are those?